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EC Questions Tejashwi Over Unofficial Voter ID

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

The Election Commission (EC) has asked Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav to hand over an alleged extra voter ID card for investigation. Officials say the card he displayed at a press conference appears not officially issued. Confusion Over EPIC Numbers Tejashwi claimed his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls after Bihar’s Special Intensive […]

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Army Officer Assaults SpiceJet Staff at Srinagar Airport

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A senior Indian Army officer has been accused of violently attacking four SpiceJet ground staff at Srinagar airport on July 26, 2025, after being asked to pay for excess cabin baggage. One staff member sustained a spinal fracture, and another suffered severe jaw injuries. Dispute Over Excess Luggage Triggers Assault The officer, due to board SpiceJet […]

National Politics

Rajnath Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Poll Rigging Claims

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), challenging him to present evidence if he truly believes there has been electoral misconduct. Speaking during a rally in Bihar, Singh said Gandhi’s repeated accusations had no factual backing and were misleading the

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Centre: No Formal Talks Held on F‑35 Jets with U.S.

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

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Tharoor Gives Cryptic Reply to Rahul Gandhi’s Comment on Trump

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded today to Rahul Gandhi’s remark branding U.S. President Trump’s economic policies as “dead economy.” Tharoor’s reply hinted that Gandhi’s statement was misplaced and possibly misunderstood. Gandhi Criticised Trump’s Economic Record Rahul Gandhi had called Trump’s economic performance “dead” during a political rally, directly referencing

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PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

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Former MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life for Rape

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A special court for elected representatives in Karnataka has sentenced former JD(S) Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna, to life imprisonment in a high-profile rape case involving a domestic worker. The court also imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh and directed compensation to the survivor. Fast-Track Conviction After One-Year Trial Revanna was convicted following a trial […]

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PM Releases ₹20,500 Crore to Farmers Under PM-Kisan

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, officially released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The latest installment provides direct benefit transfers to over 9.7 crore farmers across India. ₹2,000 Transferred to Each Eligible Farmer Under the 20th

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IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide From Hostel Terrace

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A 26‑year‑old student from IIT Bombay reportedly died by suicide early Saturday after jumping from the terrace of his hostel building. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and is currently under police investigation. Who Was the Student The deceased has been identified as Rohit Sinha, a fourth‑year student of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, originally

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Rahul Gandhi’s Claim About Arun Jaitley Fact-Checked by Son

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed at a legal conference that former Union Minister Arun Jaitley was “sent to threaten” him over his opposition to India’s farm laws. This claim was swiftly denied by Rohan Jaitley, Arun Jaitley’s son. Timeline Doesn’t Add Up Arun Jaitley passed away in August 2019—well before the farm laws were introduced […]